The International Business Aviation Council
(IBAC) is a Council of business aviation associations from around the world. Its
first objective is to ensure that the needs and views of business aviation on a
global scale are clearly presented to, and understood by, those national and
international authorities and organizations which influence the safety and
efficiency of economic use of business aircraft operating internationally. IBAC
was founded on 15 June1981; in
1989, it was formally recognized by the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) representing the interests of business aviation worldwide
and was given permanent observer status with ICAO.

Ongoing
activity of the Council is managed by a Secretariat (based in the ICAO
headquarters building at 999 University Street, Montréal, Canada) consisting of
the Director General, assisted by a staff of experienced specialty managers
responsible for ICAO Liaison, Safety Standards, Regulatory Affairs and Office
Management.

IBAC devotes
considerable effort in attending meetings organized by ICAO. It has designated
representatives on several ICAO Committees, and a number of ICAO Panels and Regional
Planning Groups. IBAC is also the business aviation's liaison with other
international aviation organizations, such as the International
Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of
Airline Pilots' Associations (IFALPA).

Service
cover sent by internal mail to Dr. Philippe Rochat, ICAO Secretary General